Dave could you give me some info on wether the keel should be without any weight on it at all when the 260 is on the trailer.
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Keel on H260
Old Subject. Virtually all the weight of the boat is on the side bunks. The bottom bunk supports the weight of the keel only. At least that's the way mine was set up by the factory.
Old Subject. Virtually all the weight of the boat is on the side bunks. The bottom bunk supports the weight of the keel only. At least that's the way mine was set up by the factory.
Yes I know it may be an old subject George
But it does not hurt to revisit some of this from time to time for there just may be a new 260 owner out there just wanting to know or an old bastard like me who can't operate the archive very well!
But it does not hurt to revisit some of this from time to time for there just may be a new 260 owner out there just wanting to know or an old bastard like me who can't operate the archive very well!
Wayne What do you mean pack
the center board support? with a 1x2? I got the idea with the bunk boards but I don't understand what you did with the centerboard support? Thanks in advance. Jonathan Costello s/v Heeling Powers
the center board support? with a 1x2? I got the idea with the bunk boards but I don't understand what you did with the centerboard support? Thanks in advance. Jonathan Costello s/v Heeling Powers
Boat weight on centerboard
I just picked-up my new used '94 H26 last w/e and I'm in the process of rebuilding the trailer. It was used (trailer) extensively by the previous owner, but not well maintained. Besides a complete top to bottom brake replacement of all brakes, lines and actuator, I plan on looking into the reason behind getting a worn spot on the centerboard where it rests on the white plastic piece on the trailer crossmember. I'm assuming this is due to too much weight resting on that point as mentioned by others here. In fact, when I first saw it, I thought it should not even touch that far down. My boat, when on the trailer is so far forward (and yet still hangs a good 24"-30" of the back of the bunks) that only @ 12"-18" of the bottom part of the centerboard touches the carpeted lower "keel" bunk. I've wondered why the bunk was installed so far back. It seems rather useless leading me to believe there could be an issue with the way the boat is sitting on the trailer in the first place. I've read here about raising the bunks so I'm going to look into that. I may replace the bunks with all new lumber to give it more stiffness as well. I'll keep checking all your comments for any tips you have all perfected. See you on the water! -Pat
I just picked-up my new used '94 H26 last w/e and I'm in the process of rebuilding the trailer. It was used (trailer) extensively by the previous owner, but not well maintained. Besides a complete top to bottom brake replacement of all brakes, lines and actuator, I plan on looking into the reason behind getting a worn spot on the centerboard where it rests on the white plastic piece on the trailer crossmember. I'm assuming this is due to too much weight resting on that point as mentioned by others here. In fact, when I first saw it, I thought it should not even touch that far down. My boat, when on the trailer is so far forward (and yet still hangs a good 24"-30" of the back of the bunks) that only @ 12"-18" of the bottom part of the centerboard touches the carpeted lower "keel" bunk. I've wondered why the bunk was installed so far back. It seems rather useless leading me to believe there could be an issue with the way the boat is sitting on the trailer in the first place. I've read here about raising the bunks so I'm going to look into that. I may replace the bunks with all new lumber to give it more stiffness as well. I'll keep checking all your comments for any tips you have all perfected. See you on the water! -Pat
Pat
My 26 does the same thing. My boat hangs off the back of the bunks about the same as yours and my centerboard only touches about the same as yours. The one things is that my centerboard does not touch the white strip on the cross member. Now maybe I'm pulling mine up two far up with the winch but I think it's ok My biggest problem is how to replace the bow roller while the boat is on the trailer. I keep thinking of doing it while were sailing but I never have time after we get the boat in the water or before we pull it out. Jason
My 26 does the same thing. My boat hangs off the back of the bunks about the same as yours and my centerboard only touches about the same as yours. The one things is that my centerboard does not touch the white strip on the cross member. Now maybe I'm pulling mine up two far up with the winch but I think it's ok My biggest problem is how to replace the bow roller while the boat is on the trailer. I keep thinking of doing it while were sailing but I never have time after we get the boat in the water or before we pull it out. Jason
changing the bow roller
Use a block to spread the load out and a hydraulic jack to lift the bow high enough to take the pressure off the roller. Leave the trailer hooked to your vehicle when you do that.
Use a block to spread the load out and a hydraulic jack to lift the bow high enough to take the pressure off the roller. Leave the trailer hooked to your vehicle when you do that.
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